The Witch Amigurumi is an enchanting crochet project perfect for the Halloween season. With her pointy hat, striped stockings, and charming broomstick, this doll is ideal for decorating or as a unique handmade gift.
How to Crochet Your Own Witch Amigurumi
Creating your own Witch Amigurumi involves basic crochet techniques for the body and clothes, as well as fun details like the hat and broom. It’s a rewarding project that adds a whimsical touch to any collection. This delightful Witch Amigurumi is sure to bring a little magic to your home and make Halloween even more special!
Materials:
- Beige yarn (for the skin)
- Black yarn (for the shoes and hat)
- Pink yarn (for the dress)
- White and black yarn (for striped stockings)
- Brown or orange yarn (for the broom)
- Yarn in the desired color for hair (light brown or blonde, as shown)
- 10mm safety eyes or black yarn for crocheted eyes
- Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
- Yarn needle
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (depending on your yarn size)
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
Head (Beige Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-12: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, spaced evenly.
- Round 13: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Begin stuffing the head with fiberfill.
- Round 14: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 15: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Hair (Yarn in Desired Color):
- Cut multiple strands of yarn (about 15-20 cm each) for the hair.
- Attach each strand to the top of the head using the latch hook method (fold the strand in half, pull the loop through a stitch, and pull the yarn ends through the loop).
- Continue adding strands until the head is fully covered with hair.
- Trim and style the hair as desired, leaving some length for a flowing witchy look.
Body (Pink Yarn for Dress):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rounds 4-8: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
- Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill.
- Round 9: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 10: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Beige Yarn for Skin, Pink Yarn for Sleeves):
- Round 1: With beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Switch to pink yarn for the sleeves.
- Rounds 3-8: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Lightly stuff the arms.
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2 – Black Yarn for Shoes, White and Black Yarn for Striped Stockings):
- Round 1: With black yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Switch to white yarn for the stockings.
- Round 5: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Switch to black yarn for the stripe.
- Rounds 6-10: Alternate white and black every round to form stripes.
- Lightly stuff the legs.
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Hat (Black Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-8: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Round 9: 3 sc, inc repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 10: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the hat to the top of the head, positioning it over the hair.
Cape (Black Yarn):
- Row 1: Ch 30.
- Row 2: Starting from the second ch, sc in each stitch across. (29 sts)
- Rows 3-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across.
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the cape to the back of the witch’s shoulders.
Broom (Brown or Orange Yarn):
- Broomstick:
- Round 1: Ch 15.
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch down the chain.
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Set aside.
- Broom Head:
- Round 1: Cut several strands of brown or orange yarn and fold them in half.
- Round 2: Use the latch hook method to attach the strands around the end of the broomstick.
- Trim the broom strands as necessary to shape the broom head.
Assembly:
- Head to Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
- Arms and Legs: Attach the arms to the sides of the body and the legs to the bottom.
- Hat and Cape: Attach the hat to the top of the head and the cape to the back of the body.
- Broom: Attach the broom to one of the witch’s hands or let it rest beside her.
Final Touches:
- Ensure all parts are securely sewn, and adjust stuffing where needed.
- Add any additional details such as a ribbon or buckle on the hat or facial expressions using embroidery or felt for extra charm.
Congratulations! Your Witch Amigurumi is now complete. This cute and magical doll is perfect for Halloween or as a delightful decoration any time of year!